Right Speech (sammā-vācā)
Part of key topic The Noble Eightfold Path
Includes tags: Right Speech, False speech, Malicious speech, Harsh speech, Idle chatter, Admonishment/feedback



Thanksgiving Retreat 2010, Session 6 – Nov. 25, 2010

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20. “What or how was the father-son relationship of the Buddha and his son Rāhula? Are there any suttas or teachings in regards to their own relationship and their family?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Buddha/Biography ] [Parents] [Family] // [Ordination]

Vinaya: Mahāvagga 1.54: Rāhula asks for his inheritance. [Great disciples] [Novices]

Sutta: MN 61: Teachings to Rāhula as a boy. [False speech]

Sutta: MN 62: Comprehensive teachings to Rāhula.

Vinaya: Bhikkhu Pācittiyā 5.2.1: Lodgings for Rāhula.


The Teaching and the Training, Session 8 – Mar. 26, 2018

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7. “What is the role of admonishment? How do we admonish skillfully?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Admonishment/feedback ] [Monastic life] [Saṅgha] // [Right Intention] [Goodwill] [Mentoring] [Respect for elders]

Vinaya: Khandhaka 18.11.14, Khandhaka 18.12.8: Mutual admonishment between teacher and student. [Admonishment/feedback ]

Story: Ajahn Amaro waits a year before giving feedback. [Admonishment/feedback ] [Ajahn Amaro] [Patience]

Quote: “Don’t admonish somebody before the meal.” — Ajahn Chah. [Ajahn Chah] [Admonishment/feedback ]


Abhayagiri 25th Anniversary Retreat, Session 22 – Jun. 15, 2021

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5. “How does one practice wise restraint in lay life when one has to deal with family, friends, coworkers, and so on? Especially on the level of speech and emotions that one encounters.” Answered by Ajahn Karuṇadhammo. [Sense restraint] [Lay life] [Right Speech] [Emotion] // [Discernment] [Unwholesome Roots] [Appropriate attention] [Continuity of mindfulness] [Mindfulness of body] [Clear comprehension]

Vinaya: Conditions for skillful admonishment in the Buddhist Monastic Code’s discussion of Bhikkhu Saṅghādisesā 8. [Admonishment/feedback] [Right Speech]